I'm a day and a half away from, as my sister-in-law Candy puts it, voluntarily walking into a hospital and asking them to cut me open and remove parts of me.  Crazy world, eh?  But I am so grateful to have access to health care, the support of friends, family and that man o' mine...and for this rich, rich life.

In practical terms, prepping for the surgery means the following:

1.  I am on a clear liquid diet today followed by fasting after midnight tonight.  (Grumble, gumble).  And yet, I'm in no immediate danger of starvation so I suppose it's a minor inconvenience.

2.  I will be spending some quality time in the bathroom later today.

3.  In the meantime, I'll be working diligently to bring order out of chaos in my office.  Wish me luck!

4.  I am listening to a (rather extensive) collection of Christmas music and becoming quite festive as a result.  In hopes of passing along some holiday cheer, here are two items for you--

    a)  A photo of Charlie, my friend Hal's dog (who now calls me "Auntie Laura") and a rather grumpy St. Nick.  St. Nick must be on a clear liquid diet too.

    b)  A cute YouTube ditty forwarded to me by Dad.  Enjoy!

 


Comments

Charlie

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:35:32

Auntie Laura,

Thanks for putting my pic on the internet! Also, I hope all goes well tomorrow and get better real soon. Will Dan be sending a group distribution e-mail regarding your status after surgery?

Charlie

 

Jeffrey Mahacek

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:19:06

Clear liquid diet followed by too much time in a bathroom. Sounds like college.

 

Laura

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:59:13

Hi Charlie,

Yes, Uncle Dan will be sending group distribution e-mails with a status update. He promised.

The surgery is late today, so he may not send it out until tonight sometime.

Who's a good boy? Charlie's a good boy!

 

Laura

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:00:09

Jeff of Hearts:

That made me laugh! Thanks for the wonderful metaphor. Just wish I'd had as much fun prior to my engagement with the toilet bowl as I did back in my party days.

 

Heather Baldridge

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:08:01

Been thinking about you a lot, lots and lots of happy thoughts. See you soon. Love,
Heather

 

Laura

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:40:15

Thanks, Heather!

Can't wait to see you.

--aunt laura

 



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